Shane Witter

About Shane Witter

Senior Procurement Executive with 18 years of experience driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Adept at leading global teams and aligning cross-functional stakeholders to deliver world class procurement solutions. Demonstrated success in optimizing processes, driving efficiencies, and cultivating strong, collaborative relationships to achieve strategic business objectives. Proven ability to guide complex initiatives and ensure seamless execution across diverse teams, delivering significant operational value.

Experience

1. Global Procurement Director

   ADM

   Jan 2022 — Present · US

   Key Accomplishments & Responsibilities: Lead a high-performing team of 15 procurement professionals, driving the successful execution of contracts, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance across global operations. Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies, resulting in a $40M annual cost reduction and consistently overachieving value targets by 100% year-over-year. Negotiated and managed supplier contracts, securing favorable terms and enhancing value through strategic supplier relationships. Partnered with internal stakeholders to streamline procurement processes, driving operational efficiency and improving collaboration across departments. Managed a diverse supplier base, overseeing 100+ suppliers through a robust Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, and implemented key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance supplier performance and accountability. Spearheaded the implementation of 80+ Coupa catalogs within Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations,(MRO) optimizing procurement processes and improving user experience. Reduced average days to pay by 30% and increased the percentage of touchless POs to over 70%, improving procurement cycle time and reducing administrative overhead. Drove a 60% improvement in inventory on contract, enhancing supply chain efficiency and cost control. Fostered business continuity by introducing direct competition to the supply base, reducing dependency on single suppliers and improving resilience. Rationalized the supply base by 5% year-over-year, optimizing supplier consolidation and reducing complexity in the procurement process. Provided actionable market intelligence and spend forecasts, empowering business units with data-driven insights for better decision-making. Led inventory optimization initiatives that successfully reduced on-hand inventory value, contributing to working capital efficiency and cost savings.

Education

• Mount Mercy College

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Management

  2002 — 2004

• Kirkwood Community College

  Associate of Arts, Business Management

  2000 — 2002